Grace Baptist Church mourns beloved pastor
PINSON, Tenn. -- Grace Baptist Church members are still mourning the loss of their beloved pastor. WBBJ-7 was there for the service on Sunday. The service was different, it was one to grieve…
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366,518 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,554 deaths, 2,197 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 366,518 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, November 29. In addition, 4,554 people have died and 2,197 are currently hospitalized. Another 325,993 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
32 new cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three additional deaths due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says those patients are: a 82-year-old female, who died Nov. 27 a 31-year-old female, who died Nov. 27…
JMCSS returns to hybrid learning
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - For students in the Jackson-Madison County School System, being able to learn has been hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced schools will return to hybrid learning on December…
Local church makes the holidays a little brighter
Henderson, Tenn. -- Henderson Church of God hosted its second toy and food drive at Chester County High school Saturday. The church has received requests from 175 needy families in West Tennessee. Assistant pastor, Sheila Taylor, says she knows what…
Locals shopped small for Small Business Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. - The day after Black Friday is the day many small business owners look forward to all year long. That day is Small Business Saturday. "Everybody knows Black Friday and everybody goes…
54 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 5,650 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 54 cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 5,650. Those new patients range in age from 12-years-old to 85-years-old. There are currently…
363,466 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,541 deaths, 2,233 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 363,466 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, November 28. In addition, 4,541 people have died and 2,233 are currently hospitalized. Another 323,376 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Pet of the Week: Darcy
It is time for this week’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together. But this week, STAT teamed up with Hardeman Adoptable Animals in Bolivar, to bring…
Jackson police investigate Midtown homicide
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Police Department is investigating the city's latest homicide. "About a quarter to 5 today (Friday), officers with the Jackson Police Department received a phone call about a…
West Tennesseans shop for deals on electronics
JACKSON, Tenn.--West Tennesseans go Black Friday shopping, and some head out for the best deals on electronics. Shoppers from Selmer to Milan and everywhere in between came out to Jackson's…
356,716 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,526 deaths, 2,144 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 356,716 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, November 27. In addition, 4,526 people have died and 2,144 are currently hospitalized. Another 318,523 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Jackson-Madison Co. Schools moving to hybrid learning Dec. 7
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced Friday that students in the district will switch from full in-person learning to a hybrid model on Dec. 7. The announcement comes after increasing cases of COVID-19 across Madison County, and…
Shoppers seek Black Friday deals at Jackson's Columns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Black Friday sales are in full swing, and customers are filling the stores in The Columns hoping to get a great deal. Thanksgiving has come to an end,…
Black Friday shoppers find deals, safety precautions at Academy Sports
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year changes, but some things stay the same. Bright and early at 5 a.m., shoppers filed in to Academy Sports and Outdoors for Black Friday. "We're pretty…
